Prepare against Lars Madebrink
Sweden · World #15,869 classical · FIDE ID 1701347
Our database contains 366 games by Lars Madebrink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Madebrink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Madebrink before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,096 | 2,271 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,267 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,147 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 366 | 117 | 110 | 139 | 32.0% |
| As White | 189 | 67 | 64 | 58 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 177 | 50 | 46 | 81 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Madebrink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Madebrink's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 52.9% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 20.1% | 53.9% |
| c4 | 31 | 16.4% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 18 | 9.5% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Madebrink usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Madebrink usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Madebrink usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Madebrink usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Madebrink usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Madebrink usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 24.4% | 42.1% |
| c6 | 9 | 11.5% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 61.4% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 22 | 31.4% | 34.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Lars Madebrink's chess games
All 366 games by Lars Madebrink in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 117 wins, 110 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,519 | Kristiansund Grand Prix | B94 |
| Jan 1988 | Axel Ornstein | 2,430 | ch-SWE | A11 |
| Mar 2002 | Niclas Hjelm | 2,374 | chT-SWE 0102 | B01 |
| Oct 2007 | Kezli Ong | 2,373 | chT-SWE 0708 | A29 |
| May 2014 | Kaare Hove Kristensen | 2,350 | Deltalift Open | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1988 | 41 | 16.5 | 2,282 |
| Deltalift Open | 2018 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,180 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 23 | 9 | 2,166 |
| Helsingborg-A | 1991 | 15 | 8 | 2,282 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 1,952 |
| ch-SWE qualA | 1997 | 13 | 7 | 2,223 |
| chB-SWE | 1995 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-SWE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Madebrink's chess games?
366 games by Lars Madebrink, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Lars Madebrink has played.
What does Lars Madebrink play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Lars Madebrink opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Madebrink answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Lars Madebrink play as White?
As White, Lars Madebrink's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Madebrink play as Black?
As Black, Lars Madebrink most often plays: King's Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Lars Madebrink's FIDE rating?
Lars Madebrink is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Lars Madebrink played?
Our database contains 366 games by Lars Madebrink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 110 draws, 139 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Madebrink?
366 games by Lars Madebrink reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.